My daughter and I had a wonderful time, and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. It…read morewas my first time riding a horse, and all of the trainers were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, patient, and understanding. Reservations must be made by phone. I called on a Saturday afternoon for a Tuesday morning ride, and they were able to accommodate us. Since it was the slow season and a weekday, availability was better. However, weekends tend to book up quickly, even during the off-season, so I recommend calling several days in advance. You won't receive an email confirmation, so be sure to make note of your reservation time. If you forget, you can always call and confirm it they are very friendly and happy to help. We chose the one hour ride, which was perfect for a first time rider like me. While it would have been nice to ride through the aspen grove, we're saving that for our next visit. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and the views were amazing. My 11 year old daughter, who has a little riding experience, also had a fantastic time. Our guide was supportive, informative, and engaging. She shared interesting information about the local wildflowers, mountain peaks, and the surrounding area, which made the ride even more enjoyable. Helmets are available on site and are optional. One tip: be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and bring a cap or hat. There is limited shade on the trail, and the sun can be quite strong, especially at higher elevations. Overall, it was a very fun experience, and we're already looking forward to returning to try the one and half hour tour next time.

Best way to experience the wildflowers is on horse back! Friendly staff, great guide (Abby) and…read moregentle horses.

This was an amazing tour. Mainly for learning about the coal industry in Colorado. And the extent…read morethe owners went to to keep the union out of the mine. Learned the history of Redstone. And what a booming town this little hamlet used to be. And that is why you should tour Redstone Castle. You need to buy your tour ticket in town. Give yourself another 10 minutes to drive up to the castle, park, and get over to the castle. But it isn't really a castle. No moat. No drawbridge. No turrets or towers. It's just a big house. And considering I live in Boston Metrowest - I have friends who live in larger, more ornate, tackier houses. Most of the first floor of the house has been kept in "original" condition. But since the castle has been operated as a bed and breakfast or inn by previous owners, all of the bedrooms have been updated. No telling if there is any resemblance to the original. Also, most of the furniture is NOT the original stuff, so again not sure if any of the stuff is even period pieces. It is still cool to walk around. And imagine living there 100 years ago. It's really about the coal, not the castle.

Wow, words can't describe how great this place is. Beautifully restored, historical castle. Welcome…read morereception and breakfast both excellent. Staff was wonderful and attentive. We had the whole castle to ourselves. Jewel in the crystal river valley.

This was the best experience for a girls trip!! Our guides Sam and Grayson were so helpful,…read moreeducational and funny!! This excursion is for any skill level. There's a nice halfway point for beautiful scenic views and they served hot drinks - hot chocolate, hot apple cider and tea. There is a restroom at the lodge and at the halfway point. Highly recommend for a group trip! The full activity was about 2-2.5 hours.

Had a ton of fun on the Maroon Bells tour! The views were spectacular, the guides extremely…read morefriendly and knowledgeable and the weather was perfect! Our only complaint is we wish there were less stops - seems like we only spent about 1/2 the time actually driving the snowmobiles. That being said we would still come back for a different tour in the future!

We had an amazing time this morning doing the half day kayaking tour on the Gunnison River. It…read morejust so happened we were the only 2 people signed up, so we effectively had a private tour. I kayak quite a bit, but mainly on flat water, so the guide (whose name I sadly cannot remember) gave me a lot of paddling hints and taught me a lot about reading water conditions and how to approach water features. I will definitely be putting her advice into practice at home. My husband, who is less experienced, also had a wonderful time. I could not recommend this experience more!

We had the BEST time on our half day family rafting trip on the Gunnison River while we were…read morevisiting from AZ. Daniel and Gordon were both wonderfully friendly people to work with and get to know and made the whole experience so easy and pleasant!! We had our 11 year old and 3 year old with us (and 3 adults) and we weren't sure how the kids would do, but they absolutely LOVED IT!! They even jumped in the water at one point AND even got to help row a bit. :) We cannot wait to go back to CO and spend more time on the river. If you do a rafting or paddleboard trip, make sure to stop in Paonia for some yummy ice cream after at Ollie's! :)

What a cool tribute to John Denver! The garden is beautiful and free!! We were there during…read moreoffseason so I can only imagine what it looks like in the summer. It's a nice walk around, right in the town of Aspen. Kid friendly dog friendly but not wheelchair accessible, it was a rocky path with some stones crossing little streams. If you're in Aspen you should definitely check it out !

What an incredibly gorgeous, peaceful, and ethereal place to take a stroll…read more Im more of a walk-not-hike and I-like-plants-not-nature kinda gal. I could've sat and admired the landscape of this place forever. Wildflowers, and natives, gentle water and little animals about. 10/10 explore if you visit. Bonus if you're the type of person to pull out Zillow and see what some of these places backed against the sanctuary go for. (Seems fair to me!)

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is absolutely worth visiting. The canyon is stunning,…read moreand there are numerous overlooks that provide incredible views without requiring a hike. If you do enjoy hiking, there are several trails to choose from as well. One thing we really appreciated was that the park is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed on all overlooks and on select trails, which are clearly marked, making it easy to plan your visit if you're traveling with a pet. The park has a visitor center, restrooms, and drinking water fountains, but they do not sell bottled water, so be sure to bring plenty with you--especially during the summer. Many of the trails are fairly short, but there is very little shade, so you'll be in direct sunlight for much of your visit. We visited shortly after a wildfire, so there were some burned trees and shrubs throughout the park. Even so, the scenery was still incredibly beautiful and well worth the trip. If you don't have an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass, admission is $30 per vehicle. Overall, this is a fantastic park with breathtaking views, whether you're stopping at the overlooks or spending the day hiking.

Where to start? I love a National Park and this is no exception. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a…read morefairly understated park, as in many folks don't know about it. It's further out west in Colorado so it takes a bit of effort to find yourself here but you will be rewarded if you venture out west. First of all this part of Colorado is gorgeous and a bit less traveled so you'll have more space to yourself which is lovely. The canyon itself is incredible. It reminded me a lot of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone if you've ever seen that. We did several smaller hikes around the rim as we had little kids in tow. Be sure to hold onto those small hands as I was pretty nervous about them falling in since it's just a big ol' drop around the edges. All that being said, this is a great park and I'd love to return sometimes without kids or when the kids are older to do one of the bigger hikes.

Mike was our tour guide and did a fabulous job stopping along the way and giving us wonderful…read moredetails of the mountains and mines. Such a fun experience and the views were OUTSTANDING!

My family and I booked a half-day jeep tour to visit Yankee Boy Basin with San Juan Jeep Tours…read more Before my trip to Ouray, I reviewed a few of the local tour outfitters, but after reading all the great reviews about San Juan Jeep Tours and finding out that they have been in business the longest - I was sold on this outfitter being the one. We arrived at 8:45AM for our 9AM start time and filled out our waivers and were directed to Keith's vehicle (an extended bed pickup truck with 3 bench seat rows). Our group consisted of 11 people (adults and kids) and we all fit within the seating without issue. Keith gave us a brief overview of the trip and we were off... Keith is a fantastic guide and made sure to stop at various spots along the tour to lend historical insights plus to allow the tour group to take photographs. About halfway up to the Yankee Boy Basin, the skies finally opened on us (had been a gray, overcast sky all morning). But Keith and the San Juan Jeep Tour outfit was prepared! Keith doled out ponchos to all of the tour group, plus put a tarp over the open seating area in about 45 seconds flat!!! Luckily the rain stopped about 45 minutes later, and the tarp came off... to showcase the absolute beauty of Yankee Boy Basin! The return trip to Ouray (from the Basin) took about 45 minutes and we were back where we started just before 1PM. Again folks... I cannot recommend this tour outfitter enough! Plus, if you can get onto a tour with Keith - you will be in for a treat! And please, please tip your tour guide(s) appropriately!

This was a fun way to spend a warm summer day in the Rockies! We did the four hour loop to the city…read moreof Crystal, departing from Marble. We saw wild flowers, two lakes, avalanche destruction, water falls, the famous Crystal Mill, and so much more. Our favorite part for our two teenage boys was standing up in the jeep and taking it all in. My 74 year old mother also stood up for a little bit! So this experience is for all adventure lovers. This is a family owned and operated business that's been around for decades. They are friendly and professional Our guide was so informative and fun, but he was also cautious and safe! The last half hour I realized I was happy that we didn't do the longer loop because all the jostling and bumping was catching up to me. It was still worth it, but I was ready to be done.

I can't say enough about what a wonderful experience this was…read more Sam ( owner/driver ) shared her knowledge of the surrounding area with us. There was so much more history about the Crystal mill and the town of Crystal and the surrounding area,than I knew. We took the three hour tour and it was so fun. Sam had water for us if we needed it. I highly recommend Crystal River Jeep Tours.

Our driver, Jarrett, was very personable and knowledgeable. We had a great tour, and would take…read moreanother Jeep tour with him. Very helpful in helping people in and out of the Jeep, taking pictures, and offering local history and information.

We had an incredible experience with Kevin at Telluride Off-Road Adventures! He took our…read morefamily--including our two young kids--on a Jeep tour to Bridal Veil Falls and the Social Tunnel, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Kevin was kind, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely friendly. He shared so much interesting information about the area while making sure everyone felt safe and had a great time. What really stood out was how wonderful he was with our kids. He kept them engaged, made the adventure fun, and by the end they were already asking when they could go again! Kevin truly made the experience special for our whole family. If you're looking for an unforgettable Jeep tour in Telluride, we can't recommend him and Telluride Off-Road Adventures highly enough. Thank you for such an amazing day!

We had the BEST experience with Joel our tour guide for the day…read more From the time Joel picked us up at our hotel to the conclusion of our 12 hour trip he made it the most memorable day. He took our family pictures throughout the day to help save the memories. He drove us to our 3 hour train ride, captured pictures of us on the train, and then took us to the hot springs. The train ride is beautiful and relaxing. He then drive us to Vail for the evening to enjoy dinner and shopping before taking us back to our hotel. He made a special gift for everyone in our group and was delightful to visit with. You can tell how much he loves what he does and wants to make sure that you have a special trip.

Joel was awesome and told us amazing stories! He came and picked my family up and drove us to the…read moretrain we went on an amazing ride and he took lots of pictures for us. After the train ride he gave us a tour of Georgetown and also took us up to the highest point of the highest mountain. The views are amazing and the end of the trip he gifted us with pennies to wish on and I guarantee you we'll be reporting back when our wishes comes true. I'd 100/10 recommend this experience. I'd recommend also booking in the afternoon we were able to ride and see during the day and also all through sunset into the evening which was very very pretty.